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2021 12 02 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT December 2, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Bandon Capetillo President Chris Presley Vice President Laura Alvarado Secretary Suhey Rios -Alvarez Director Charles Johnson Director Heather Betancourth Director Jacob Powell Director Mike Lester Director David P. Jirrels Director Kevin Troller Assistant General Manager Trevor Fanning General Counsel Raquel Martinez Deputy Assistant Secretary President Brandon Capetillo convened the December 2, 2021, MDD Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4:31 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Director Mary Hernandez and Director Gary Englert, who were absent. 1. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS a. Consider a resolution authorizing the Economic Development Contract with Baytown Area/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation. Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented agenda item 1.a. and stated that Resolution No. 437 authorized the contract for the Economic Development Foundation. He noted that at their last MDD Meeting, Mr. B.J. Simon, President and CEO, had provided the Board with an overview of the Economic Development Foundation's previous year activities. The contract being considered would fund their activities for the current fiscal year, for a total amount of $350,000, which is $50,000 less than the overall previous budget of $400,000, and is comprised of $2501000 for its core activities and $100,000 for special projects. He noted this left the Board with a further $50,000 for its disposal over the course of the year, and that staff recommended approval of this item. A motion was made by Director Charles Johnson, and seconded by Vice President Chris Presley to approve Resolution No. 437, related to Item La. The vote was as follows: MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Jacob Powell, Director Mike Lester, and Director David P. Jirrels Nays: None Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 437 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT WITH THE BAYTOWN AREA/WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($350,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.. b. Consider a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Baytown for funding the construction of the Citizen's Bank Building Renovation Project. Director of Public Works and Engineering Frank Simoneaux presented agenda item Lb. and stated that Resolution No. 438 committed $1.4 Million from MDD funds for the construction of the Citizen's Bank Building. The design of the project was funded by MDD back in May 2020 and the project was bid through a competitive sealed proposal method. The proposals were due on the day of this meeting, which staff will then review the proposals and interview the firms. He noted the Board was considering the item today so there is no delay in awarding the contract and anticipates they would bring forth the construction contract to City Council in January 2022. He noted that staff recommended approval of this item. A motion was made by Vice President Chris Presley, and seconded by Secretary Laura Alvarado to approve Resolution No. 438, related to Item l .b. The vote was as follows: Ayes: President Brandon Capetillo, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Jacob Powell, Director Mike Lester, and Director David P. Jirrels Nays: None MDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Other: Director Mary Hernandez (Absent), Director Gary Englert (Absent) Approved RESOLUTION NO. 438 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITIZENS BANK BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND AND N0/100 DOLLARS ($1,400,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 2. MANAGER'S REPORT a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520. Assistant General Manager Kevin Troller thanked the board members for their service, invited them to the upcoming holiday festivities, and reminded them that their next regularly scheduled MDD meeting is scheduled for January 6°i at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chatnber. 3. ADJOURN With there being no further business to discuss, President Capetillo adjourned the December 2, 2021, MDD Board Regular Meeting at 4:34 P.M. n LiN 1 Ce IL �� .` Angela J kson, Assistant Secretar�c City of Baytown 'so